Dec 30: Parents Arrive

The excitement today was definitely picking up my Parents from Santiago. They arrived only a half hour late after a full day of travel, two stopovers and one late flight. Much easier than those traveling a week ago. We got home a little to late to visit the kids, but were able to enjoy some good Canadian chocolate before heading to bed.

Lunch

I was impressed by the Airport at Santiago which is very modern looking, and has the classic moderate-climate open air layout. Although it was dark at the time, Santiago seemed like a fairly modern city.

Just prior to leaving for my parents we attended the Church’s new-years eve dinner. Because I had to leave at 9, I didn’t get to have any food, but from what I hear it was pretty good. The event included some worship songs and a few drama/skits which the kids loved. We call the dramas “shows” for the kids, and I think they figure its TV! The dramas were set to English music which was a nice change for us, and were simple skits that depicted the power Jesus gives us to overcome  life’s struggles.

Friends

And of course the fundraising band came around one more time tonight, just to introduce my parents to the joys of the Barrio. Witnessing it a second night we realized that the timing is no accident. It appears the home owner has to pay the “band” in order for them to stop making all the racket.